Topic: Mountain

Aspen Skiing Company announced that, in an effort to thank the community for a great season, Highlands will remain open four additional days -- April 19, 20, 26, 27. With more than 120 inches in Highlands Bowl and nearly 100 inches midmountain, this winter seems like a gift that keeps on giving.

Hop on the Exhibition, Loge, and Deep Temerity lifts and enjoy skiing and riding from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and don't forget to make a pit stop at the on-mountain eatery Merry-Go-Round, which will be serving up some tasty barbecue and beverages.

What does the extension mean for the infamous closing day bash? Well fret not party people as the vintage ski gear festivities are on as scheduled, April 6.

Thank you Ski Co. and see you on the slopes!

1. You can pack away the puffy and break out the vests, hoodies, and long-sleeve t's.

2. The mouth-watering smell of BBQ as the lifties grill burgers and steaks at the base of "The Couch" chair on Ajax

3. That guy who decides it's warm enough to ski without his shirt on

4. Catching some rays and sipping on a cold one at the Sundeck on Aspen Mountain or mid-mountain at the Merry-Go-Round on Highlands

5. Buying new gear at end-of-the-season sales. You never really need that fifth pair of skis or another jacket, but we just can't pass up a good deal.

6. The craziest party of the year--Highlands closing day

7. Mastering your goggle tan

8. Trading in your normal skiwear for a ridiculous getup. Only in Aspen can you wear a neon one-piece suit, a Disney character costume, or 1970s garb on the mountain and not get one strange look.

9. Taking off your boots and slipping into flip-flops after a long (or short) day on the mountain

10. Apres-ski outdoors. Period.

11. Because it's physically impossible to be in a bad mood when there's not a cloud in the sky and you're skiing or riding in Aspen. We dare you to prove us wrong.

Gary Gleason from Powdertothepeople.org stopped by Fresh Tracks to talk about avalanche awareness and Beacon Bash 08, the amateur class beacon search on Aspen Mountain March 23.

Olympic silver medalist and hometown hero Gretchen Bleiler stopped by The MorningNoon&Night Show to talk about her recent win at the Grand Prix in Breckenridge, preparing for upcoming contests, and just how much she pushes herself everyday on the slopes.

Plum's top of the mountain reporter gives us today's snow report, weather, and ski conditions for the Aspen ski area.

Plum's Patrick Dimon and Man in the Field, Spencer McKnight, tackle Ajax Mountain during Summit For Life, an uphill which raises awareness about organ donation.

Steep documents mountain skiing like you’ve never seen it before, and it will take your breath away. Opening at the Isis Theater Dec. 21, this documentary tells the story of the people involved in big mountain skiing, a sport which barely existed 35 years ago. The film follows extreme skiers, including Aspen’s own Chris Davenport, as they literally go the ends of the earth – from the Alps to Iceland – to climb and ski the world’s steepest and most dangerous peaks in pursuit of the “perfect ski moment.” Experience in HD these athletes skiing on the brink of death in order to discover life.

Snow. Aspenites asked and they have received. With more than seven ft. falling in Aspen/Snowmass this Dec., it's safe to say that our mountain town is a winter wonderland and a rider's paradise. While we don't want to give away all of our snow stashes, we'll let you in on a few of our favorite runs.

During a powder day on Ajax, nothing beats cruising the trees in "The Dumps." If you find yourself at Aspen Highlands, the Bowl is a no-brainer. With a 12,392-ft. summit and 40- to 45-degree pitch for more than 1,000 vertical ft. you're sure to find fresh tracks.

Check out interviews with major female downhill athletes including Picabo Street, Resi Stiegler, and Britt Janyk as Plum takes you inside 2007's Audi Aspen Winternational FIS Alpine World Cup.

It comes as no surprise to Aspenites that Condé Nast Traveler magazine has once again ranked our mountain town one of the top two ski resorts in North America. While Aspen nabbed the number one spot last year, this year we took a close second to Whistler Blackcomb. (Congrats to Plum’s sister stations as Telluride took sixth, Vail took seventh, and Sun Valley took tenth.) And what would an award- winning ski resort be without fabulous hotels? The Snowmass Club, The Little Nell, and the St. Regis Resort Aspen all ranked in the top 10 of the Condé Nast Traveler ‘s Top 50 Ski Hotels. Whether you live Aspen or simply vacation here, it’s safe to say that we’re pretty darn lucky.